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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.08, 1,624.42 and 672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.08, 1,624.42 and 672.89 is: 1,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.08 : 1,624.42 = 672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.08/1,624.42 = 672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.08x = 1,624.42 × 672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.08x = 1,093,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,055.97/1,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.35

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